DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

36,000/- (iii) Grants to Sports & Grants to Schools ₹ 14,93,74,000/- M/s CCL Vs DCIT & 1 Anr. (iv) Community Development & Environmental ₹ 9,90,47,000/- Expenditure (v) Mines Closure Expenses ₹ 22,72,13,000/- (vi) CMPDIL expenses ₹ 43,53,60,000/- (viii) IICM Charges ₹ 2,35,40,000/- Total Additions/Disallowances ₹ 97,77,17,000/- The penalty proceedings under

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue\nis dismissed

36,000/-\n(iii) Grants to Sports & Grants to Schools\n* 14,93,74,000/-\n(iv) Community Development & Environmental\n9,90,47,000/-\nExpenditure\n(v) Mines Closure Expenses\n* 22,72,13,000/-\n(vi) CMPDIL expenses\n*43,53,60,000/-\n(viii) IICM Charges\n* 2,35,40,000/-\nTotal Additions/Disallowances

JOKHIRAM DURGADUTT,RANCHI vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, this appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayjokhiram Durgadutt, D.C.I.T., 9, J.D. Corporate, Behind J.D. High Circle-1, Vs. Street, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 Ranchi. (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aabfj 2200 Q Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

68,36,208/-is disallowed and added to its total income since the said aggregate amount is actually a business receipt. Also, penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the IT Act is separately initiated for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income and finally imposed a penalty of Rs. 21,12,388/- under Section 271(1

PADAM KUMAE JAIN,RANCHI vs. CIT, CENTRAL, PATNA

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A.L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.289/Ran/2019 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Padam Kumar Jain Vs. Cit, Central, Cr Building, Beer Chand Patel Marg, Patna – 800001. Ratanlalsurajmal Compound, Main Road, Ranchi – 834001, Jharkhand "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Abrpj 0001 E (Assessee) .. (Revenue)

section 142(1) of the Act, dated 20.06.2016, which were furnished by the assessee during the original assessment proceedings, the copy of notice u/s 142(1) of the Act is reproduced below for ready reference: “Sub: Income Tax assessment in your case AY 2012-13 notice u/s 142(1) reg. Following details / explanations / clarifications may be furnished

DCIT, CIRCLE-1, RANCHI vs. M/S A.K.TRANSPORT, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am& Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Jm]

V Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax, Circle-5, Patna where Patna ITA T has confirmed that section 68 can be used to add cash credit in the books of the assessee and not the amount represented by Sundry Creditors where the assessee has proved that such. amount actually relates to Sundry Creditors. Further, the AR also relied upon

ACIT CIRCLE-1, DHANBAD vs. SRI VIKASH AGARWAL, DHANBAD

In the result, grounds of appeal raised by the revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay

1,40,27,614/- received from M/s Amar Steels and M/ s Kamdhenu Enterprises respectively as just being Journal entries and also holding that journal entries are not within the ambit of section 68 of the IT Act, 1961, while it is an established fact that journal entries backed by an actual transactions carried out are well within

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

SHRI KUMBH NATH SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE,, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

SHRI KUMBH NATH SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta

SHRI BHARAT SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

1) and Section 153D leave no room for doubt that approval with respect to "each assessment year" is to be obtained by the Assessing Officer on the draft assessment order before passing the assessment order under Section 153A.” [Emphasis supplied] 31 ITA Nos.90-106/Ran/24 ITA Nos.265-269/Ran/24 12. It is observed that the Court in the case of Sapna Gupta